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How Does This All-Female Species Reproduce
The article discusses the birth of a smoothhound shark named Ispera, who was born without a father after her mother had been living solely with other females for a decade. This event highlights the concept of parthenogenesis, a form of asexual reproduction, and its occurrence in various species. The article also explores the evolutionary benefits of parthenogenesis, as well as the potential long-term consequences and ways that some species may circumvent them.